Senior Production Engineer

At a glance

Position:Senior Production Engineer

Primary Location:Fort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN), Alberta, Canada

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:09/16/2024

Job Number:R2054902

Position Type:Regular

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role:

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for a Gas Phase PolyethyleneSenior Production Engineerlocated inFort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN). This role will support the new LP8 plant in Dow’s Alberta Operation’s as part of the Path2Zero Project. The Path2Zero (P2Z) program will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The Fort Saskatchewan P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy. Learn More:Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com) (http://ca.dow.com/en-ca/about/fort-saskatchewan-path2zero.html) .

This individual will support the commissioning and start-up of the LP-8 plant, using their experience and knowledge to help train operations and develop effective CSU and Operations Disciplines. When the plant has started up, they would transition to be a core member of the operations team supporting the daily operation of the plant and partnering with others to work through planned outages and unplanned events to enable the safe, compliant and reliable operation of their assigned areas.

Responsibilities:

• Work to develop plant’s commissioning and start-up (CSU) and operating disciple (OD) during the construction and commissioning phase of the project.

• Leverage process understanding and expertise to help train and develop operations staff.

• Participate in commissioning and start-up of facility, executing procedures for commissioning and start up and providing troubleshooting and support as challenges arise.

• Develop and demonstrate strong knowledge of Dow’s Life Critical Standards (LCSs) and employ common sense in their implementation.

• Complete prescribed EH&S Training and Skills demonstrations commensurate with delegated authority from Facility Work Group Leader.

• Works closely with operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

• Ensures Most Effective Technology (MET) is understood and that appropriate tools and automation are used to optimize plant performance.

• Utilizes defined MET and challenges / escalates MET application and assumptions when better solutions arise.

• Partners with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve operating discipline.

• Diagnose and document root causes of unplanned events in the facility.

• Maintain strong field presence to reinforce EH&S principles and provide operational support.

• Conduct review of logbook and alarm history daily to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities.

• Maintains, owns and reviews Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and trends to ensure optimum performance.

• Responds urgently to plant issues and emergencies.

• Act as technical expert during unplanned events and drives implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.

• Provides leadership, expertise, diagnosis and optimization in plant’s operating efficiency including raw material efficiency, offgrade and waste generation.

• Ensure compliance with plant operating permits. Understand site integration and provides input to optimize the overall system.

• Facilitate conversations to best manage the utility services to the plant partners and tenants.

• Be prepared to advise plant partners and site functions on how to best manage and mitigate site unplanned events, response to significant weather events and participate in strategic planning as appropriate.

• Contribute to building a sustainable, resilient culture of high-performance in the Operations team.

Critical Success Factors:

• Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.

• Demonstrating competencies in the areas of leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.

• Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standards.

• Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.

• Essential functions of this position may require, among other things, that the employee use particular types of equipment -- such as on-site safety equipment that has specific weight limitations whereby the individual’s own weight, plus the weight of tools and other items and materials, must not exceed a certain threshold. (For example, some types of safety equipment may be rated for a maximum weight limit of 300 pounds total.) In the event a job offer for this position were (conditionally) extended, the individual will be appropriately evaluated in regard to their ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Engineering is required.

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

• Registration or the ability to be registered with APEGA (EIT/P. Eng)

• Must be willing to work flexible hours to accommodate meetings with team members in different locations / time zones.

• Must be willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Must be willing and able to meet all applicable requirements related to business travel (e.g., as to immigration and visa rules, public-health mandates, airline rules, etc.) into and out of (and physical presence in) various countries worldwide.

• A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Dow Gas Phase Polyethylene manufacturing.

• Certifications as Panel/Board operator in Operations.

• Strong demonstrated technical, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

• Experience with ABB Control Systems.

• Familiarization with LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems.

• Experience developing operating discipline and training materials.

• Professional Engineer Designation, Engineer in Training Designation or ability to apply for it.

• Experience in manufacturing in cold climate location.

• Polyethylene plant turnaround experience.

• Polyethylene plant start-up / shutdown experience.

Additional Notes:

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

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